As Chairman and CEO, Cameron Strang oversees legendary record label Warner Bros. Records as well as WMG's Music Publishing & Catalog Development division, which includes Warner/Chappell Music and Rhino Entertainment. Warner Bros. Records is one of the most successful recording companies in music history and home to some of the most influential and innovative artists of our time. Warner/Chappell Music is a global music publishing company and contains one of the world's greatest collections of musical compositions, ranging from well-known standards to new songs by emerging artists. Rhino Entertainment-which includes Rhino Records, WMG Custom Products, and WMG Film, Television & Commercial Licensing-looks after the development of Warner Music Group's vast recorded music catalog of extraordinary artists, and provides support and assistance to the company's frontline labels.

Previously, Strang was the founder of Southside Independent Music Publishing, which was formed in 2004 and acquired by Warner/Chappell in 2010. Strang was also the founder of independent label, New West Records. Prior to being acquired by Warner/Chappell, Southside was a leading independent music publishing company with a reputation for discovering and developing numerous talented writers, producers and artists across a wide range of genres. Southside was founded with the signing of J.R. Rotem and, in just six years, built a roster that included Elektra Records recording artist Bruno Mars; producer Brody Brown; Nashville-based writers, Ashley Gorley and Blair Daly; Christian music star, Matthew West; and Kings of Leon.

In 1995, after practicing law for a few years in his hometown of Vancouver, Strang launched New West Records. In 2001, the label released the Grammy Award-winning album Nothing Personal by roadhouse rocker Delbert McClinton, Billy Joe Shaver's critically acclaimed album, The Earth Rolls On, as well as albums from breakout artist Tim Easton and veteran Stephen Bruton. During the last decade, Strang and New West have released numerous award-winning albums and built an impressive roster that includes Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Rickie Lee Jones, Drive By Truckers, Ben Lee, Old 97's, Buddy and Julie Miller. Strang graduated from University of British Columbia Law School in 1992. He is based at Warner/Chappell's headquarters in Los Angeles.

Stanford Professor Tina Seelig discusses the creative process and music industry dynamics with Nate Ruess, lead singer of the band fun., and Cameron Strang, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records and Warner/Chappell Music. As a kick-off to Seelig's Stanford Online course, Creativity: Music to my Ears, the conversation explores issues of artist development, evolving business models and the shape and future of the music industry.

Stanford Professor Tina Seelig discusses the creative process and music industry dynamics with Nate Ruess, lead singer of the band fun., and Cameron Strang, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records and Warner/Chappell Music. As a kick-off to Seelig's Stanford Online course, Creativity: Music to my Ears, the conversation explores issues of artist development, evolving business models and the shape and future of the music industry.

Warner Bros. Chairman and CEO Cameron Strang, along with singer/songwriter Nate Ruess of Fun., offer a brief overview of the music industry from the perspective of an industry executive and artist, respectively.

Singer/songwriter Nate Ruess talks about the process of being signed and developed by a record label, and Warner Bros. Chairman and CEO Cameron Strang explains his company's approach to artist discovery and investment, in response to questions from Stanford Professor Tina Seelig.

In conversation with Stanford Professor Tina Seelig, Warner Bros. Records Chairman and CEO Cameron Strang explains why today is an incredibly exciting time to be a part of the music industry. Amid a re-shaped industry affected by technological change, "the challenge is how do we go from a record company to a music company," says Strang.

Warner Bros. Records Chairman and CEO Cameron Strang shares a number of the challenges and opportunities currently facing the music industry, including the need to discover new monetization and fan engagement strategies, in conversation with singer/songwriter Nate Ruess and Stanford Professor Tina Seelig.

In response to a question from Stanford Professor Tina Seelig, singer/songwriter Nate Ruess talks about the role of risk-taking in doing creative work. Building on this idea, Warner Bros. Records Chairman and CEO Cameron Strang discusses the importance of encouraging an entrepreneurial culture inside a large organization.

As a member of the band Fun., singer/songwriter Nate Ruess talks about the shape of the creative process when working with a team. Ruess also touches on the importance of surrounding yourself with individuals you know and trust, in conversation with Stanford Professor Tina Seelig.